SANTA MONICA AND VENICE BEACH
USA, Los Angeles

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WHY GO:
The most famous and fabulous bike ride in Los Angeles! You cycle mainly straight on the beach and can enjoy the palms, the sun and the great view of the Pacific Ocean.
DESCRIPTION:
It´s so fun to cycle at the beaches of Los Angeles. Starting in Santa Monica, there´s a bike share spot just right next to the train station Downtown Santa Monica. You need to get down to the beach from the city center - follow the map and you´ll soon be on the great bikepath that runs along the beach for several kilometers.
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Along the way it´s a lot to observe; beach volleyball, skaters, rollerbladers, entertainment and shops along Venice Beach. The enormous beach invites to relaxation and swimming. at the Santa Monica Pier theres a tivoli.
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After Venice you pass through the harbour area Marina del Rey. For a shorter periode you cycle in the streets on bikelanes in the traffic. Look out for sailboats in the bay, and seals also enjoys this area.
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The beaches on the south side is much more calm and usually with fewer people. It´s a popular path for cyclists. This tour ends at Dogweller Beach before going back the same direction, but can also be followed all the way to Hermosa Beach; another 15 km.
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Just go with the flow and stop whenever you want!
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Have a great trip!
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BE AWARE OF:
Pedestrians crossing the bikepaths on the beach.
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BIKE RENTAL:
Bike rental: Metro Bike Share have citybikes over the city. Both regular and electric.
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Distance:
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Time:
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Elevation:
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GOOD TO KNOW:
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Surface: Asphalt and firm sand
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Season: All year
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Safety: Mainly bikepaths. Shorter distance on bikelanes with some traffic.
DISCLAIMER:
This tour was biked November 2022.
Changes and deviations may occur and cannot be taken responsibility for.